Natural biomass & waste biomass fibers–structures, environmental footprints, sustainability, degumming methods, & surface modifications

M Shadhin, M Rahman, R Jayaraman, Y Chen… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The renewable characteristics of natural fibers have prompted consumers to switch from
synthetic and petroleum-based resources. The dimension and geometry of the cell wall and …

Feasibility of agricultural biomass in Southeast Asia for enzymes production

MA Jenol, PH Chu, IK Ramle, LJW Joyce… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
The agricultural sector in Southeast Asia holds significant importance for the region's
economies, playing a vital role in employment and ensuring food security. Major contributors …

Multifunctional performance of chitosan/soy protein isolation-based films impregnated carbon dots/anthocyanin derived from purple hull pistachio for tracking and …

S Hadavifar, R Abedi-Firoozjah, B Bahramian, N Jafari… - Food hydrocolloids, 2025 - Elsevier
The present study aimed to develop a sustainable biopolymer film that exhibits active and
intelligent properties. The chitosan/soy protein isolation (Cs/SPI) based film was prepared by …

Cellulose extraction from rice straw waste for biodegradable ethyl cellulose films preparation using green chemical technology

Y Zhou, Y Hu, Z Tan, T Zhou - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
A green process was devised to effectively extract cellulose from recycled rice straw waste,
subsequently ethylating and modifying it into ethyl cellulose (EC), and ultimately blending …

Methylcellulose/chitosan nanofiber-based composites doped with lactoferrin-loaded Ag-MOF nanoparticles for the preservation of fresh apple

M Tavassoli, A Khezerlou, MA Sani, M Hashemi… - International journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Increasing demand for high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables has led to the development of
innovative active packaging materials that exhibit controlled release of antimicrobial …

Smart packaging containing red poppy anthocyanins for fish freshness monitoring

M Tavassoli, A Khezerlou, M Bakhshizadeh… - Journal of Food …, 2024 - Springer
New eco-friendly packaging materials are essential for improving food quality, safety,
nutritional value, shelf-life, and sustainability. Whey protein isolate (WPI) and chitin …

A comprehensive review of gum-based electrospun nanofibers for food packaging: Preparation, developments, and potential applications

R Abedi-Firoozjah, B Bahramian, M Tavassoli… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Gums represent an intriguing group of biopolymers utilized in the food industry owing to their
exceptional properties. These intricate carbohydrate biomolecules possess the capacity to …

Green synthesis of rice straw-derived silica nanoparticles by hydrothermal process for antimicrobial properties and effective degradation of dyes

R Kamboj, A Bains, M Sharma, A Kumar, N Ali… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Rice straw is considered a major agricultural waste that has become a major threat to the
environment. However, waste valorization of rice straws is a major challenge for the whole …

[HTML][HTML] Improving recycled paper materials through the incorporation of hemp, wood virgin cellulose fibers, and nanofibers

I Filipova, L Andze, M Skute, J Zoldners, I Irbe… - Fibers, 2023 - mdpi.com
A significant increase in the consumption of recycled fiber products has been observed
worldwide, and the industry is forced to solve the challenges of recycled fiber quality and …

[HTML][HTML] Extraction of Natural-Based Raw Materials Towards the Production of Sustainable Man-Made Organic Fibres

AC Vale, L Leite, V Pais, J Bessa, F Cunha… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Bioresources have been gaining popularity due to their abundance, renewability, and
recyclability. Nevertheless, given their diverse composition and complex hierarchical …